[thebigjimsho]

My '01 Accord had a funky Midnight Black Pearl paint job that was black in almost every light but did have a blue metallic tint in certain light. I used to take my cars to a local one guy op who was unbelievable at body work. He talked about 3M swirl remover as the holy grail of body supplies.

I saw him do some work on that Accord and it is indeed good stuff.

At this point, I'd ask your friend where to go to have someone use this and swallow the money spent on shop #1. You'll lose money now but be much happier in the end.